Sherwood Studios has been shooting captivating images in and around Metro Vancouver, BC sine 1962. From family photography to commercial photography, our experienced photographers are proud to meet the needs of our beloved customers, capturing photographs that will serve as memories for years to come.
A Former 20-Year Plus Veteran In the Movie Industry As A Special Effects Coordinator, Andy Cotton Is Also A Passionate And Accomplished Photographer Of Landscapes And Musicians. While Hiking through the Woods With His Camera Awkwardly Dangling From A Neck Strap. Andy Felt there Had To Be A Better Way to Carry A Camera. That Desire Inspiration Led Andy To Create The Cotton Carrier Camera System. Cotton Carrier's Design Relieves Neck And Shoulder Pain, Keeps Your Camera Seure While Virtually Eliminating All the Camaera's Weight From Your Neck And Shoulders.
Since the launch of this blog, it has grown significantly in the number of posts about MODX, the content management and application framework. MODXers have been using it as a reference on getResources, advanced installation, and output filters, among other topics.While I've spent many years now working with MODX the software, and over a year working with MODX the company, I'm not by any stretch of the imagination a definitive expert on MODX.
I'm a family photographer, and my work often extends beyond parent and child photo sessions. I choose the best shots and edit them using a suite of digital programs, such as Lightroom and Photoshop, but I always aim to preserve the natural elements of each and every shot.
When creating a finished wooden frame for a specific object a picture frame maker performs the tasks of a joiner, a carver, and a gilder. He begins with rough seasoned lumber. Once dried properly, the joiner's task is to take rough lumber and shape it using saws and cutting tools. Today these tools are the table saw and a router table. Traditionally as well as today hand saws, wooden hand planes, combination planes, chisels and gouges, finish shaping the desired profile. Once sanded, the lengths of moulding are cut and joined to specific dimensions for either a work of art or a mirror. If the frame has carved ornamentation then the carver's task is to add wood in order to create certain shapes and forms. When the carving is completed, the gilder prepares the wood surface. The desired finish may be one or a combination of the following finishes: painted, oil gilded or water gilded. The gilder's task is the final task performed by a picture frame maker. The Picture Frame Maker's association with traditional methods and procedures has in the past and will in the future continue making this hand crafted service a significant part of the production of heirloom quality items for generations to come. My Education-My education began at the University of Alberta where I received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Science. A few years later, I completed a Bachelor of Art in Fine Arts from the University of British Columbia. My knowledge of Art History allows me, as a picture frame maker, to provide a service that is built on historical tradition thus making a proper contribution to the Arts community. My Vision-My craftmanship is based on my research of traditional techniques or joinery, carving and gilding. My experinece restoring antique mirror and picture frames has sparked the interest of the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Canadian Craft Museum and the Vancouver Museum . They, as well as collectors of fine art acquire my service on a regular basis. My Work Around the World- My work has been featured in the Heffel Gallery, Equinox Gallery, the Vancouver Art Gallery, Donald Young Gallery in Chicago, Lisson Gallery in London, the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, and other galleries around the world.